Brewing & Beverage Team Leader

Lion Pty Ltd; Howick; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth on tap

Culture you can feel

Flexibility

Wellbeing matters

Beer perks

Sustainability focus

Iconic brands

Five weeks annual leave

Job summary

Lion Pty Ltd seeks a Brewing Shift Team Leader to oversee The Pride operations, combining brewing know-how with people leadership to ensure safe, reliable, and right-first-time production. You’ll guide a six-person team, address process issues, and support improvement initiatives.

We value collaboration, strong problem solving, and a proactive mindset. The role includes alternating shifts (2pm–10pm and 10pm–6am) with a shift allowance and onsite opportunities.

Qualifications

• Brewing qualification or equivalent training.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of six across the shift.
• Support brewing and beverage problem solving to build team capability.
• Deliver production plan with focus on safety, quality, reliability, cost and waste.
• Drive TPM, continuous improvement and optimization of processes.

Skills

Brewing knowledge

People leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Team coaching

Education

Brewing qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

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At Lion, we’re all about making the moment mean more. We brew, market and deliver some of Australia and New Zealand’s most loved brands, while building a culture where people can grow, belong and make a real impact.

The Role

Lead a Brewing & Beverage shift team at The Pride, combining brewing knowledge with people leadership to build capability and deliver safe, reliable and right-first-time production.

• Lead and coach a team of six, building technical depth, accountability and confidence across the shift
• Support technical brewing and beverage problem solving, helping the team work through process issues and breakdowns and build capability to solve problems independently
• Deliver the production plan with a strong focus on safety, quality, reliability, cost and waste
• Drive TPM, continuous improvement and optimisation to strengthen processes and operational performance
• Build trusted relationships across shifts and functions, creating a team-first culture where people support each other to deliver shared outcomes
• Support operational projects and improvement initiatives
• Ensure timely and accurate SAP data entry, with a focus on quality and cost accuracy

This role will work an alternating shift pattern of 2pm - 10pm for two weeks and 10pm - 6am for two weeks (a shift allownace will be provided)

About You

• You’re a collaborative leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems and working as part of a team
• Technical brewing knowledge, supported by a brewing qualification or equivalent training and experience
• Experience leading and coaching teams in a manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to take ownership and use sound judgement
• Clear communication and enjoy building trusted relationships
• Learning agility, initiative and a team-first approach

On Offer

• Growth on tap - Whether you’re deepening your craft or exploring something new, Lion offers real opportunities, not just good intentions
• A culture you can feel - Open, inclusive and down-to-earth. We celebrate wins, learn fast, and look out for each other
• Flexibility - Win in both your work and personal life, you don’t have to choose
• Wellbeing matters - From mental health support to wellbeing initiatives, we’re committed to helping you feel your best - at work and outside it
• Great perks (yes, including the beer) - Competitive salary, a bar onsite at our office and access to events and experiences that make working in beer pretty special
• Purpose beyond profit - As part of Lion, we’re committed to sustainability and doing the right thing for our communities and the planet
• Iconic brands, real impact - You’ll be working on brands with history and heart, with the chance to make your mark on what comes next
• Five weeks annual leave